Kim, who works for the Crisis in Action team (CAT ), was presented with the award from managing director Neill Moloney.

She joined the team when it was formed last year and works above and beyond regularly to make sure patients are able to leave hospital on the day they are scheduled to, giving those patients their lives back at home and freeing up bed space.

Kim has also been instrumental in training and inducting no fewer than 13 CAT generic workers, supporting them as they all completed their Care Certificate.

Line manager Hannah Beardmore said: “I can honestly say that Kim has been my rock through some very difficult and trying times we have had in developing this new service and, as an assistant practitioner, I truly know that she has gone well beyond what is expected of her at this level.”